On the basis of a literature study, the author outlines the international development of the career of dental hygienist and deals with her possible uses. Then follows a description of the development and of the actual tasks in the GDR, starting from the objectives of the socialist health service.
基于一项文献研究,作者概述了口腔保健员职业的国际发展情况,并探讨了其可能的用途。接着从社会主义卫生服务的目标出发,描述了民主德国(东德)的发展情况及实际任务。